Episode 2.2: Parker Thiessen The No Normal Podcast

In this episode of The No Normal, we feature local artist Parker Thiessen. A central figure in our experimental scene, Parker Thiessen has recorded and performed as a soloist and as a member of numerous duos and ensembles, including Soft Ions, Private Investigators, Zebra Pulse, and more.

Parker Thiessen, along with his Private Investigators partner, Ian Rowley, runs the experimental label Pseudo Laboratories. Now nearing its 50th release, Pseudo Laboratories has, since 2014, produced cassettes and digital versions of work by dozens of artists.

Ian Crutchley, New Music Edmonton Artistic Director, interviewed Parker Thiessen for this episode. They discuss the Pseudo Laboratories label, as well as the creative work of Parker Thiessen himself.

The following music excerpts are included:

(c. 27:00) Psychic Chamber, Cauldron Melody (forthcoming Pseudo Laboratories release)

(c. 11:20) Burden, Let Vibrate https://pseudolaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/let-vibrate

(c. 21:00) Kelly Ruth, Illusions from Simulacra https://pseudolaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/simulacra

(c. 45:30) Parker Thiessen, excerpt from Phase Meditations (Holy Phase)

(c. 52:00) Parker Thiessen and Ethan Bokma, privately recorded backyard performance

For more Information:
Parker Thiessen: www.parkerthiessen.com

Pseudo Laboratories: www.pseudolaboratories.bandcamp.com